Senior Program Associate

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience. Five years of relevant experience in a professional setting is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

Desired/Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong collaborative and relationship-building skills; ability to interact comfortably and work effectively with a variety of individuals to accomplish assigned tasks, including senior administrators, Hoover staff, donors, and university officials.
• Keen attention to details; ability to produce high-quality work on deadline; ability to set timelines, map milestones, meet deadlines, and prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to work effectively with staff, Hoover scholars, donors, and overseers. Knowledge of protocol using sound judgment and discretion when working with individuals from areas of academia, business, and government.
• Experience with the preparation of reports and budgets through analysis and writing. Proficient in Internet web technologies and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and Stanford's on-line systems (e.g. University's Oracle financial systems)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the University's administrative policies, practices and compliance protocols as they relate to staff, scholars and visiting personnel.

Certifications and Licenses:

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May require occasional work on evenings and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.